Bride-to-Be Shocked by Makeup Artist Emily Landon $125,000 Wedding Glam Quote—TikTok Reacts

A 23-year-old woman from Dallas has gone viral after sharing a jaw-dropping revelation about the rising cost of wedding glam—and it’s sparking a heated conversation online.

Emily Landon, posting under the TikTok handle @emilyfromkansassss, shared a video that’s been viewed over 1.5 million times, expressing her sympathy for 2025 and 2026 brides and their wallets.

“In today’s day and time, every aspect of a wedding is so outrageously expensive,” Landon said. “I’m feeling so bad for the girls and the fiancées who are planning weddings in the next couple of years.”

$125,000 for Makeup Alone?

In the viral clip, Landon recounted how her friend reached out to a well-known makeup artist to inquire about rates—only to receive a mind-blowing quote.

• $25,000 per travel day

• $50,000 for wedding day glam

• Plus business-class flights and pre-approved hotel stays

“Just for glam and travel, we’re talking about $125,000—and we haven’t even touched accommodations. That’s crazy,” said Landon, stunned.

TikTok Reacts: Outrage, Shock, and Sarcasm

The comments section lit up with mixed reactions:

• “Business class flights for glam? Outrageous,” one viewer wrote.

• “My whole wedding cost $25K. There’s no way,” another said.

• Some defended the artist, saying: “If you reach out to an A-lister MUA, expect A-lister prices.”

One commenter nailed it with humor:

“That’s like asking Harry Styles to sing at your wedding and being shocked when he charges $2 million.”

What Do Real Brides Actually Pay?

Despite the viral drama, data from The Knot’s 2025 Real Weddings Study puts the average cost of bridal hair and makeup at just $290, unchanged from last year. A whopping 73% of couples still hire beauty professionals—but clearly not all are paying celebrity rates.

Award-winning MUA Jonna Legg added context in the comments:

“I’m a pro and I charge $200 for a bride. $1/km for travel. This is wild.”

Final Word

While Emily Landon’s video was clearly reacting to an outlier quote from a high-profile artist, it struck a nerve with brides and wedding planners across the world. The post shines a light on the growing disparity in the wedding industry—between fantasy and financial reality.